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Sikkim Assembly polls: 147 candidates in fray in 32 Assembly seats

Altogether 147 candidates are in the fray for 32 Assembly constituencies in Sikkim as five nominations have been withdrawn, an official said

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Sangha: A Sikkim Assembly constituency not found in maps

Sikkim's unique Sangha constituency, reserved for Buddhist monks and nuns, reflects the state's rich history and traditions.

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SKM fields Sikkim CM’s wife for assembly poll, drops their son

The decision to field Mr. Tamang from the constituencies of Soreng-Chakung and Rhenock, and his wife against Mr. Chamling, a five-term CM, has been taken by the SKM parliamentary board, Assembly Speaker Arun Kumar Upreti told reporters in Gangtok.

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BJP ends alliance with SKM; to contest Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Sikkim alone

The BJP called off its alliance with the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) and announced that the party would go alone in the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections

The Hindu

In Northeast, only Sikkim parties received funds through electoral bonds

Electoral bonds data reveals Sikkim parties as main beneficiaries, with Mizoram parties reporting no donations.

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EC advances counting date for Arunachal, Sikkim assembly polls to June 2

The Election Commission on Sunday advanced the date of the counting of votes for the Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim assembly polls to June 2 from June 4. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sikkim to vote for Lok Sabha, Assembly in simultaneous polls on April 19

Sikkim will vote in the Lok Sabha polls and the Assembly elections, being held simultaneously, on April 19, the Election Commission announced on March 17.

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Lok Sabha Poll Schedule: Election in 7 phases from 19 April to 01 June 2024; Vote counting on 4 June

Alongwith the Lok Sabha, polling will also be held for four state assemblies, namely Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradessh and Sikkim. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sikkim's Pakyong airport to resume operations on March 31

Flight services at Sikkim's only airport in Pakyong will resume on March 31 after remaining suspended for six months. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Auction route made must for dust tea in India

Ministry of Commerce and Industry mandates public auction for dust grades of Indian tea to ensure fair price discovery.

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Election Commission team visits Sikkim, reviews preparedness for Lok Sabha, Assembly elections

“An Election Commission (EC) of India team headed by Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Dharmendra Sharma visited Sikkim and held meeting with the State government officers to review the preparedness for Lok Sabha and State Assembly polls to be held later this year,” an official said on February 13.

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Sikkim teachers in capital to study Kerala education model

Twelve Sikkim State award winners and 27 commendation award winning teachers from government schools are on an exposure visit to the State

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Ranji Trophy | Hyderabad, Sikkim in battle of equals

Hyderabad faces Sikkim in a crucial match at NexGen cricket ground, with both teams having 13 points each.

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Sikkim not included in Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra due to poor condition of roads: Cong leader Gopal Chettri

Sikkim Congress President Gopal Chettri on Thursday claimed that due to the poor conditions of roads in the state, Sikkim was not included in the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP set to win Sikkim Rajya Sabha seat uncontested

BJP nominee DT Lepcha is set to win the Rajya Sabha election in Sikkim uncontested with no other candidate filing the nomination papers

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BJP rewards Sikkim MLA D.T. Lepcha with Rajya Sabha nomination

BJP names Dorjee Tshering Lepcha as its candidate for Sikkim's Rajya Sabha election on Jan 19. SKM & SDF yet to declare their candidates.

The Hindu

4G mobile services for 1,117 border outposts in next six years: MHA

India shares a 3,488 km border with China, running along Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.

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Army rescues over 1,200 tourists stranded in Sikkim

Army rescues 1,217 tourists stranded in Sikkim due to snowfall & inclement weather; arranges return to Gangtok.

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Dalai Lama arrives at Siliguri's Sed-Gyued Monastery to deliver teachings to his devotees

Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama on December 14 arrived at Siliguri’s Sed-Gyued Monastery to deliver teachings to his devotees.

The Hindu

IMD issues fog alert for five states including Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal for next two days

As per an IMD statement, dense fog during the morning hours is very likely in isolated pockets over north Madhya Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam and Meghalaya on December 10 and 11.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy | Saurashtra will be the team to beat, takes on Kerala in its opener

Saurashtra, led by Jaydev Unadkat, is the defending champion of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Mumbai, Kerala, Railways, Tripura, Pondicherry, Odisha and Sikkim compete in Group A. Unadkat, Rahane, Samson, Kunnummal, Baby, Gopal, Dube and Mulani are key players. Dec. 1 Mumbai-Saurashtra match could decide group's fate.

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In the Sikkim flood’s wake, a trail of hazards lie in wait

A GLOF at South Lhonak lake in Sikkim caused 42 deaths. The lake remains a potential hazard due to its size and the melting glacier. Scientists are currently studying the effects of the GLOF and a landslide-dammed lake downstream of the lake. A cloudburst is unlikely to have been the…

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Santosh Trophy | Services completes an all-win record, qualifies for the final round

with a win, Services top Group E in 77th Senior National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy. Mizoram, Kerala, Railways, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Arunachal, and 3 best runners-up advance to final stage in Itanagar. Services beat Uttarakhand 4-1, Mizoram beat Pondicherry 6-0, Sikkim beat Daman and Diu 2-1.

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Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang visits flood-ravaged Chungthang, takes stock of relief effort

The Chief Minister also took stock of the relief effort there and interacted with the affected families. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Does India need to relook the Dam Safety Act? | Explained

Do the frequency and scale of disasters like in Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh reveal a pattern of neglect?

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